Living History Apprentice Application

Living History Apprentice Application
Before you begin...

Please note that the Living History Apprentice program is competitive and unfortunately not all applicants will be selected.

Those who wish to apply should complete the application below. A copy of your application will be automatically e-mailed following submission to confirm it's been received.

After the application period closes, you will be contacted with your interview time. Selections will be made following the conclusion of the interviews and applicants will be notified of their acceptance status at that time.

Tip: If at any time you need to take a break from your application, click 'Save Progress' and a link will be e-mailed to the address entered below you so that you can come back and finish later!
E-mail Address*
example@example.com

LHA Applicant Information
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date
Will you be at least 11 years old or completed the 5th grade as of May 31, 2025?*

YesNo
School*
Current Grade*
Need to take a break from your application? Click "Save Progress" to have a link e-mailed to the e-mail address you entered on the first page and continue later!

Parent / Guardian Information
Parent or Guardian Name #1*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
E-mail*
example@example.com
Is parent/guardian's address the same as the LHA's address above?*

YesNo
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent or Guardian Name #2

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
E-mail
example@example.com
Is parent/guardian's address the same as the LHA's address above?

YesNo
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Need to take a break from your application? Click "Save Progress" to have a link e-mailed to the e-mail address you entered on the first page and continue later!

Interviews: April 3 & 4, 2025

Each LHA applicant will need to complete a short interview before being accepted into the program.
Once we have received your application and BOTH reference forms, we will e-mail you a link to sign up for your interview time. Interview times are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please be sure to ask your references to fill out their form in a timely manner!

Each interview typically lasts 10-15 minutes. Interview times will be available on April 3 & 4 after school hours between 4:15-6:15 pm. (You'll pick an exact time when you sign up for your interview.)
I understand that I must sign up for an interview time after my application and BOTH reference forms have been received using the link that will be e-mailed to me.*

Yes
Need to take a break from your application? Click "Save Progress" to have a link e-mailed to the e-mail address you entered on the first page and continue later!

Training: May 23 & 24, 2025

LHA Training will take place on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This training is mandatory in order to prepare Living History Apprentices for the volunteer work they will be performing. Applicants accepted to the LHA program will need to pay a $75 training fee prior to the first day of training. *Please note, the Youth Luminary Volunteer Scholarship is available to LHA applicants who are in need of financial assistance.
I understand that if I am accepted to the Living History Apprentice program that I must attend the mandatory training on May 23 & 24 and pay a $75 fee.*

Yes
Scholarship

Financial assistance is available to LHA applicants through the Youth Luminary Volunteer Scholarship to cover the expenses of training and historic clothing. If you are planning to apply for this scholarship, please indicate that below.
Please note, applying for the scholarship does not affect your eligibility to participate in the LHA program in any way and will be kept confidential.*

I will be applying for the Youth Luminary Volunteer ScholarshipI will NOT be applying for the Youth Luminary Volunteer Scholarship
LHA Clothing

All selected LHAs will be provided with an LHA t-shirt to wear for modern volunteer assignments and will also need to have a historical outfit to wear. Guidelines for these outfits will be sent home with you following your interview, however you are also welcome to contact us in advance if you have questions. Your historical clothing will need to be approved and ready to wear by training. See the website for more information about the approval process.
Clothing disclaimer*

I understand that historic clothing must be approved prior to training and ready to wear. If I have questions, I can contact Alyssa and she will help me.
LHA T-Shirt

Each applicant chosen for the 2025 LHA class will be given a t-shirt at training. What size shirt will you wear in summer 2025? (Note - you will also have the opportunity to purchase an additional t-shirt or sweatshirt if you would like following acceptance into the program)
Select shirt size*
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Reference Forms

Each LHA applicant is asked to have two adults NOT RELATED TO YOU fill out a reference form and return it by the application deadline on March 15, 2025. A link to both a printable reference form and a digital reference form can be found on the LHA web page (where you found this application). Paper forms can be uploaded below with your application or mailed to Stuhr Museum LHA - 3133 W. US Hwy 34 - Grand Island, NE 68801. The digital form may be filled out by your reference and submitted online.
Please list the names of the two references you plan to ask. (Don't worry if you change your mind and ask someone else - this just helps us to keep all the parts of your application together!)
Reference #1*
Reference #2*
If your references have already filled out the forms and you have them, you can upload them here.

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Acknowledgements
I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a false statement may disqualify me for qualification.*

Yes
Please verify that you are human*
This is the end of the application! Click "Submit" to send it now, or "Save Progress" if you would like to have a link e-mailed to you to review later before sending it in. Just don't forget to come back and submit by March 15 if you choose to "Save Progress"!
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Living History Apprentice Application

LHA Applicant Information

Parent / Guardian Information

Short-Answer Questions

Interviews: April 3 & 4, 2025

Training: May 23 & 24, 2025

Scholarship

LHA Clothing

LHA T-Shirt

Reference Forms

Acknowledgements